WWE and MMA Legend Requests WWE Head Triple H for One More Opportunity

By: Rahul V Krishnan Image Credit: WWE

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When the match was announced, certain WWE fans expected the company to bring back one of their former stars Ken Shamrock in the role.

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When one fan said on Twitter that they wanted Shamrock instead of Cormier, Shamrock was quick to defend WWE's decision by saying that DC is a great choice for the role.

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WWE and MMA Legend Requests WWE Head Triple H for One More Opportunity

When the match was announced, certain WWE fans expected the company to bring back one of their former stars Ken Shamrock in the role.

When one fan said on Twitter that they wanted Shamrock instead of Cormier, Shamrock was quick to defend WWE's decision by saying that DC is a great choice for the role.

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